Gisborne Dog Training Club

07/09/2024

Huge congratulations to Amelia Gower and ME!

First ribbon together as a team, they have only been to a couple of shows competing now and the training has officially paid off.

Not to forget her teammate T***k who also got herself a ribbon, back from injury and bringing home the ribbons of course.

Goodluck tomorrow team.

07/09/2024

What is the best parts about your dog?
What does your dog mean to you?

Let us know in the comments guys we would love to know about your dogs.

05/09/2024

Excellent advise from a responsible dog owner

04/09/2024

The more time you invest in your dog, the more you will get out of your relationship with them.

Research into canine cognition suggests some pets store object names in long-term memory

03/09/2024

An interesting article showing that all domestic dogs' scent work abilities are created equal.

A new study suggests temperament and training are what make some domestic dogs supersniffers

02/09/2024

https://www.nbcnews.com/video/turkey-law-against-stray-dogs-opposed-by-protesters-218436677806

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Istanbul on Sunday to protest a recent piece of legislation that critics say is leading to the killing of stray dogs across Turkey.

02/09/2024

A pre covid event, dogs admitted to public swimming pool for end of season swim

50 points and 8 comments so far on reddit

01/09/2024

https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350397505/southland-golden-retriever-wins-nz-top-dog-peoples-choice

Kingsley, a very good boy, beat almost 400 other canines to win the People’s Choice award.

31/08/2024

Please help other dog owners by answering the question below. Photos welcome!

30/08/2024

The weather is warming up, time to look into Flea Treatment for your dog!

29/08/2024

29/08/2024

How a simple dog trick saved this lucky lady's life

Stuck in waist-high water in a freezing stream with night falling, Lydia Frere desperately churned through her options. Then she asked her dog to fetch.

29/08/2024

More about what to do if your dog goes missing - from the NZ based Dog Tracker

After decades of searching for people lost in the wilderness, Don Schwass has become NZ's go-to dog tracker.

29/08/2024

The sad side of owning a dog

28/08/2024

Interesting read about the man in Nelson who finds peoples' lost dogs.

Sometimes dogs go missing. When they do, Nelson tracker Don Schwass is the man to call.

28/08/2024

Some good news about our best friends

Looking for an animal story that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy? Daily Paws has the best feel-good pet news and stories that are trending now.

28/08/2024

A strong message - don't let your dogs wander

It started when River and Charlie disappeared when out for a walk, and ended with them seized by animal control and facing being reclassified as ‘menacing’.

27/08/2024

Some fabulous photos of Matariki Weekend Scentwork Trial, Gisborne. Thank you to Donna Scragg for the photos!

27/08/2024

Interesting read

🐾 Honouring our four-legged friends this International Dog Day 🐾

Tomorrow is International Dog Day, and we’re taking a look back at the brave animals who served alongside countless New Zealand Military units during the First and Second World Wars. 🐶 These loyal companions were more than just pets—they were trusted workers, highly trained to sound warnings, find the wounded in battle, and even serve as mascots, bringing morale to the troops. Whether sniffing out danger, delivering crucial messages under fire, or participating in ceremonial roles, their contributions were invaluable and saved countless lives.

Many New Zealand dog lovers offered their beloved dogs for service during the war, whether as working animals or mascots. One such dog was ‘Paddy’ who was a great favourite of the Wellington Infantry Regiment. He's pictured here being presented to the Prime Minister William Massey at Vauchelles, France, on 30 June 1918.

Check out our Online Cenotaph blog in the comments below to read more about Paddy and many other heroic hounds, both on the front lines and in ceremonial duties. 🐕‍🦺

📸 Henry Sanders (30 June, 1918). "Paddy" who wears Sergants stripes and a gold wound bar, greatly interested the Prime Minister during his inspection of a Wellington regiment. Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira. PH-ALB-419-p31-4

14/08/2024

Entering the grounds. If you need to open any gate to enter the grounds please ensure it is closed behind you. The grounds are a shared space and we all need to respect the rules of other users.

08/08/2024

The Basic Enrolment Evening will commence at 6pm for all attendees who have been invited.
The driveway to the club is clear and we are looking forward to meeting you all. No Dogs tonight please

01/08/2024

Please note.
Due to the driveway being flooded we have had to postpone tonight's registration. See you all next week.

25/07/2024

Enrolments for Basic Obedience Close tomorrow. For all those who have enrolled - remember to pay to secure your place on the course! If you haven't received an email - please get in touch! [email protected]

20/07/2024

Basic Obedience Course is almost full! Good Dog Basics has a couple of spaces left. Enrol by completing the form on https://www.gdtcnz.com/forms

17/07/2024

Everyone who has enrolled in Good Dog Basics or Basic Obedience has received an email. Please check your Inbox, Junk Mail or All Mail boxes to find it. Any issues, please get in touch. Our email is [email protected] Payment for these courses is required by next Friday to secure your place in the training.

05/07/2024

If you enrolled for Basic Obedience or Good Dog Basics, you will have an email in your InBox with more information. If you cant find it, please check your Junk Mail, Spam or All Mail boxes. It will be there somewhere! Any issues, please get in touch - email [email protected]

04/07/2024

Enrolments for Term 3 courses are open. Please see our website for the courses we offer, our club information page to ensure that your dog complies with vaccination and registration requirements, and our Forms page to enrol.

We offer a range of courses.  The first is Basic Obedience.  This is the pre-requisite for all courses.  Dogs can be 3.5 to 4 months old when they attend this course as long as they are fully vaccinated and registered with the Gisborne District Council.  More information on Vaccinations on our C...